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ICD-10-PCS 0CN Medical and Surgical: Mouth and Throat Release

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (code 0CN) involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or otherwise disrupting the structure that is restricting its normal movement. This procedure is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and primarily applies to parts within the Mouth and Throat area.

Release typically addresses conditions such as adhesions or constrictions limiting the function of oral and pharyngeal structures. The provided codes demonstrate how this operation can be performed on varied anatomical sites, including the Upper Lip (0CN00ZZ, Open Approach), Tongue (0CN70ZZ, Open Approach), the Parotid Gland (e.g., 0CN80ZZ, Open Approach), and even on specific teeth like the Upper Tooth, Single (0CNW0Z0, Open Approach). Multiple approaches such as Open, Percutaneous, and External are used to perform the release depending on the clinical context. Accurate use of these mouth and throat release codes is essential for documenting procedures that restore mobility and function by alleviating restrictive tissue.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 0CN - Release (freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force). There are a total of 89 procedure codes in this section.

  • 0CN - Mouth and Throat, Release

  • 0CN00ZZ - Release Upper Lip, Open Approach

  • 0CN03ZZ - Release Upper Lip, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN0XZZ - Release Upper Lip, External Approach

  • 0CN10ZZ - Release Lower Lip, Open Approach

  • 0CN13ZZ - Release Lower Lip, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN1XZZ - Release Lower Lip, External Approach

  • 0CN20ZZ - Release Hard Palate, Open Approach

  • 0CN23ZZ - Release Hard Palate, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN2XZZ - Release Hard Palate, External Approach

  • 0CN30ZZ - Release Soft Palate, Open Approach

  • 0CN33ZZ - Release Soft Palate, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN3XZZ - Release Soft Palate, External Approach

  • 0CN40ZZ - Release Buccal Mucosa, Open Approach

  • 0CN43ZZ - Release Buccal Mucosa, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN4XZZ - Release Buccal Mucosa, External Approach

  • 0CN50ZZ - Release Upper Gingiva, Open Approach

  • 0CN53ZZ - Release Upper Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN5XZZ - Release Upper Gingiva, External Approach

  • 0CN60ZZ - Release Lower Gingiva, Open Approach

  • 0CN63ZZ - Release Lower Gingiva, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN6XZZ - Release Lower Gingiva, External Approach

  • 0CN70ZZ - Release Tongue, Open Approach

  • 0CN73ZZ - Release Tongue, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN7XZZ - Release Tongue, External Approach

  • 0CN80ZZ - Release Right Parotid Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CN83ZZ - Release Right Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CN90ZZ - Release Left Parotid Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CN93ZZ - Release Left Parotid Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNB0ZZ - Release Right Parotid Duct, Open Approach

  • 0CNB3ZZ - Release Right Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNC0ZZ - Release Left Parotid Duct, Open Approach

  • 0CNC3ZZ - Release Left Parotid Duct, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CND0ZZ - Release Right Sublingual Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CND3ZZ - Release Right Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNF0ZZ - Release Left Sublingual Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNF3ZZ - Release Left Sublingual Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNG0ZZ - Release Right Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNG3ZZ - Release Right Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNH0ZZ - Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNH3ZZ - Release Left Submaxillary Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNJ0ZZ - Release Minor Salivary Gland, Open Approach

  • 0CNJ3ZZ - Release Minor Salivary Gland, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNM0ZZ - Release Pharynx, Open Approach

  • 0CNM3ZZ - Release Pharynx, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNM4ZZ - Release Pharynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNM7ZZ - Release Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNM8ZZ - Release Pharynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNN0ZZ - Release Uvula, Open Approach

  • 0CNN3ZZ - Release Uvula, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNNXZZ - Release Uvula, External Approach

  • 0CNP0ZZ - Release Tonsils, Open Approach

  • 0CNP3ZZ - Release Tonsils, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNPXZZ - Release Tonsils, External Approach

  • 0CNQ0ZZ - Release Adenoids, Open Approach

  • 0CNQ3ZZ - Release Adenoids, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNQXZZ - Release Adenoids, External Approach

  • 0CNR0ZZ - Release Epiglottis, Open Approach

  • 0CNR3ZZ - Release Epiglottis, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNR4ZZ - Release Epiglottis, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNR7ZZ - Release Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNR8ZZ - Release Epiglottis, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNS0ZZ - Release Larynx, Open Approach

  • 0CNS3ZZ - Release Larynx, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNS4ZZ - Release Larynx, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNS7ZZ - Release Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNS8ZZ - Release Larynx, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNT0ZZ - Release Right Vocal Cord, Open Approach

  • 0CNT3ZZ - Release Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNT4ZZ - Release Right Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNT7ZZ - Release Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNT8ZZ - Release Right Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNV0ZZ - Release Left Vocal Cord, Open Approach

  • 0CNV3ZZ - Release Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Approach

  • 0CNV4ZZ - Release Left Vocal Cord, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

  • 0CNV7ZZ - Release Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

  • 0CNV8ZZ - Release Left Vocal Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

  • 0CNW0Z0 - Release Upper Tooth, Single, Open Approach

  • 0CNW0Z1 - Release Upper Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach

  • 0CNW0Z2 - Release Upper Tooth, All, Open Approach

  • 0CNWXZ0 - Release Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach

  • 0CNWXZ1 - Release Upper Tooth, Multiple, External Approach

  • 0CNWXZ2 - Release Upper Tooth, All, External Approach

  • 0CNX0Z0 - Release Lower Tooth, Single, Open Approach

  • 0CNX0Z1 - Release Lower Tooth, Multiple, Open Approach

  • 0CNX0Z2 - Release Lower Tooth, All, Open Approach

  • 0CNXXZ0 - Release Lower Tooth, Single, External Approach

  • 0CNXXZ1 - Release Lower Tooth, Multiple, External Approach

  • 0CNXXZ2 - Release Lower Tooth, All, External Approach